Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in in a village called Talvandi, now in Pakistan. In the 16th century, the rulers of the region were Muslims. and the rest of the population practiced some form of Hindu religion. The religion Guru Nanak founded was completely distinct from these two. Sikh religion refers to the deity of which is "Kartar" the Creator." Kartar looks over the world he created, and humans have a unique opportunity in this life to enjoy and care for that world.
Guru refers to the teacher. Guru Nanak Dev Ji's own writings and composition of his life can be found in the holy book of Sikhs. Guru Nanak's family belonged to Hindu religion and were asked Guru Nanak to follow the Hinduism practices too but Guru Nanak rejected and were against those practices. Below are some writings in which he explained his inner feeling.
Many flavors have I tasted, many costumes have I worn.
Without my Lord my youth slips away—split from him I cry out || (Guru Garanth Sahib Ji, 1015)
Guru refers to the teacher. Guru Nanak Dev Ji's own writings and composition of his life can be found in the holy book of Sikhs. Guru Nanak's family belonged to Hindu religion and were asked Guru Nanak to follow the Hinduism practices too but Guru Nanak rejected and were against those practices. Below are some writings in which he explained his inner feeling.
Many flavors have I tasted, many costumes have I worn.
Without my Lord my youth slips away—split from him I cry out || (Guru Garanth Sahib Ji, 1015)
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